Key point: Back from an encouraging showing in New York, Indiana will only play one game during this holiday week. The Hoosiers can use the rest of the time to prepare for a game Dec. 3 at Syracuse in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

EVANSVILLE (5-0)

Pos.

Player

Pts

Key stat

F

Egidijus Mockevicius

5.8

4.3 rpg

G/F

Blake Simmons

11.8

3.2 rpg

G

Duane Gibson

11

7 rpg

G

Adam Wing

13.6

4 rpg

G

D.J. Balentine

29.6

65.2 % 3-pt

Coach:Marty Simmons.

Key point: Evansville presents an intriguing test for Indiana. Sandwiched on the Hoosiers' schedule between two high-profile games, the Purple Aces have a potent, if young, lineup, and could cause problems for IU. Kokomo native D.J. Balentine is averaging almost 30 points per game.